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how do you get a drivebelt to tension

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Old 11-23-2007, 04:28 PM
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i just bouhgt a drive belt for my 85 gt...i put it on correctly,. but the pullies wont spin and the belt isd way loose when i sdtart it..do i let it run? ive heard ppl say they tension themselves buit i think that is b.s..im sorry for all these questions..but i neeed help..thansk alot guys
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Old 11-23-2007, 04:37 PM
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i just bouhgt a drive belt for my 85 gt...i put it on correctly,. but the pullies wont spin and the belt isd way loose when i sdtart it..do i let it run? ive heard ppl say they tension themselves buit i think that is b.s..im sorry for all these questions..but i neeed help..thansk alot guys
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Old 11-23-2007, 04:42 PM
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sounds like you got the wrong belt. it shoudl sit snug. do you have dealer ac or factory?
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Old 11-23-2007, 04:47 PM
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yea it has factory ac...i got the belt for ac..i know its not deleted cause the pullies and pump is there for it
its not a huge amount of slack but its enough maybe liek and inch of slack..
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https://mustangforums.com/m_4223883/...tm.htm#4223930 diagram in my post
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